Job summary
At University Hospitals Dorset we have a unique opportunity for you to join a dynamic and exciting pelvic health therapy workforce as an advanced practice physiotherapist.
Perinatal Pelvic Health Services (PPHS) supports NHS England's aim to improve prevention, early identification, and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction after childbirth.
Since 2021, Dorsethas been an early adopter of this initiative, with servicesat The Royal Bournemouth and Dorchester County Hospital.
We are seeking a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to lead PPHS in line with the national specification, overseeing governance and working closely with Maternity teams.
This role leads the operational delivery of pelvic health physiotherapy service and care through the life-course of all women. Candidates should hold or be working towards the Advanced Practice digital badge, or have relevant leadership experience.
Applicants who do not hold the ACP digital badge will be encouraged to apply for the Eportfolio (supported route) to attain this within role.
This permanent role, involves working across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole and will be expected to visit Dorchester within their remit.
This role requires current registration with relevant professional body
Base Location: Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Main duties of the job
Main Duties:
To clinically lead in providing Perinatal Pelvic Health Services acrossDorsetMaternity and Neonatal Clinical System (LMNS).
Contribute to the specialist training to maternity and physiotherapy staff and have responsibility to:
Clinically lead on Perinatal Pelvic Health (PPH) Services across Physiotherapy and Maternity departments forDorsetLMNS
Maintain a specialised PPH quality screening and diagnostic service for all patients throughout their pregnancy journeyand develop the adoption ofthe validatedPPHSAQ
Have an awareness of current NHS E maternity focussed ambitions(egNHSimproving postnatal caretoolkitNHS England Improving postnatal care: a toolkit for integrated careboards, partners and providers)andengage through the system to uphold the input of the PPHS asaligned with the PPHS service specification.
Take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinicaldiagnosisand treatment of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, many being of a complex presentation.
Support excellent referral management,assessmentand management of physical changes during the perinataltimeframe.
Organiseappropriate onwardreferral toappropriate servicesin a timely manner.
Support maternity services in the assessment and identification of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, to include mentoring whereappropriate.
Act as a specialist physiotherapist resource for physiotherapists andAPP'swithinDorset andbuddyother regions asrequired.
About us
Christchurch Hospital has had a £1m refurbishment, including two physiotherapy gyms and consulting rooms, plus good staff facilities and secure bike storage.
Our values shape how #TeamUHD supports patients, visitors, and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services following the merger and New Hospital Programme, so some may move site. Managers can discuss this at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are open to applications from established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person.
Main Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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Clinical Excellence: Engage in high-quality patient care, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a pelvic health caseload.
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Education and Training: Collaborate on leading the pelvic health therapy team, including the mentorship and guidance of junior staff. Actively participate in the education and development of the team.
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Research and Innovation: Contribute to ongoing research and service development, and stay updated with the latest advancements in pelvic health therapy and care. Implement evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes.
As and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health and will be responsible for the clinical governance of the perinatal pelvic health physiotherapy across all University Hospital Dorset sites and across all 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are open to applications from established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person.
Main Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
-
Clinical Excellence: Engage in high-quality patient care, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a pelvic health caseload.
-
Education and Training: Collaborate on leading the pelvic health therapy team, including the mentorship and guidance of junior staff. Actively participate in the education and development of the team.
-
Research and Innovation: Contribute to ongoing research and service development, and stay updated with the latest advancements in pelvic health therapy and care. Implement evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes.
As and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health and will be responsible for the clinical governance of the perinatal pelvic health physiotherapy across all University Hospital Dorset sites and across all 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body.
- Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post-graduate specialist Pelvic Health course(s)
Desirable
- Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification.
- Management and/or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
- Supplementary or Independent prescriber
- Holds ACP accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an enhanced level of practice
- Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
- Experience of participation in research and development or leading clinical audits in own specialist area.
- Greater than 3 years experience working in a pelvic health specialist field
- Experience across all domains of pelvic health physiotherapy
Desirable
- Demonstrable specialist experience in the management of patients with complex pelvic health aetiology
- Experience working as a team leader
- Publication / Conference experience
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an advanced level of practice
- Experience working within a PPHS lead role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body.
- Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post-graduate specialist Pelvic Health course(s)
Desirable
- Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification.
- Management and/or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
- Supplementary or Independent prescriber
- Holds ACP accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an enhanced level of practice
- Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
- Experience of participation in research and development or leading clinical audits in own specialist area.
- Greater than 3 years experience working in a pelvic health specialist field
- Experience across all domains of pelvic health physiotherapy
Desirable
- Demonstrable specialist experience in the management of patients with complex pelvic health aetiology
- Experience working as a team leader
- Publication / Conference experience
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an advanced level of practice
- Experience working within a PPHS lead role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
